Student Learning Specialist

Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world‑class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description The Learning Specialists will serve on the School of Medicine's Center for Holistic Student Success Team. The Learning Specialist will provide support to the Center for Holistic Student Success in three primary areas: improving access to mental health resources; improving access to academic support; and improving trust and sense of belonging for all students in the School of Medicine. Key Responsibilities The position will focus on 1:1 academic student support meetings, workshops, and community‑building events. Assesses the academic progress of at‑risk students and assists them in developing individualized study and remediation plans. Creates proactive student success interventions and analyzes student outcome data. Collects relevant programmatic data through monitoring trends in student needs. Assists with the training, development, and organizing of EUSOM tutors. Facilitates workshops focused on academic support interventions within or across six academic programs. Collaborates with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), religious and spiritual life, and community providers to ensure optimal mental health offerings across SOM. Advocates for issues important to the students and community as a whole. Minimum Qualifications Masters degree required. 1–3 years of related experience required. Experience providing services in at least three of the following areas required: Experience advising students in their study strategies: didactic, clinical and standardized testing. Licensure examination preparation experience in any of the following or related health science fields: Step1 and Step2 preparation for MD students; PANCE for Physician Assistant (PA) students; National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapy (DPT) students; American Board of Genetic Counseling Certified Genetic Counselor Examination for Genetic Counseling (GC) students; National Board of the Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) Examination Work/life integration and time management Clinical, basic science, and higher education experience specifically in medical and/or health science education. In the absence of health science specific experience, experience with high‑achieving learners. Experience working with students with disabilities and the didactic and clinical accommodations needed. Experience working with diverse student learners, including but not limited to students underrepresented in medicine, international students, and students with English as a second language. NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in‑person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Additional Details Emory is an equal‑opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA30322. Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io (V) | View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) | View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination. #J-18808-Ljbffr